RN Registered Nurse

Life Care Center of Ooltewah • Ooltewah, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role includes assessing patient needs on an ongoing basis, revising care plans as patients’ conditions change, and providing clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs. RNs work as members of an interdisciplinary team in a senior-care setting.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state, with an active RN license in good standing maintained throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care and services to patients.
• Assess patient needs on an ongoing basis and revise care plans when conditions change.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate and work productively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment, paid as $2,500 at six months and $2,500 at nine months; eligibility requirements apply.
• Shift differential.
• Competitive wages.
• Excellent benefits.
• Fun work environment.
• Consistent scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree